This bill proposes several updates to the current statutes regarding the compensation of state legislators in Arizona. Notably, it establishes that beginning January 1, 2027, legislators will receive an annual salary equivalent to that of a county supervisor, replacing the existing method of salary establishment. Additionally, the bill modifies the language around travel and subsistence reimbursements, clarifying that members will be reimbursed for expenses incurred while attending sessions or acting in a legislative capacity, contingent upon prior approval from the presiding officer.

Furthermore, the bill removes the requirement for the commission to review legislative salaries and submit recommendations to the governor, as well as the process for voter approval of those recommendations. Instead, it stipulates that the governor's recommendations regarding pay will take effect unless explicitly disapproved by the legislature. The bill also includes a provision stating that it will only become effective if the Arizona Constitution is amended by a vote of the people at the next general election.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-1103, 41-1903, 41-1904, 11-419